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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/1822
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
A significant feature of this giant redwood is the English ivy growing up the main stem (Cadwallader, B. G., 2012).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Sequoiadendron
Species: giganteum
Common names: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia
Height: 38.50m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 767 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 244.1 cm
Crown Spread A: 20.00m
Crown Spread B: 22.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 21.00m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: (none)
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 446
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
17 Oct 2025 Cadwallader, B.G.
28 Nov 2012 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.52990893649006 / 172.61963342143474
Location Name: Christchurch Botanoc Gardens
Address: Rolleston Ave
Suburb:
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Beside the path 100m south of the playground.
Public Accessibility: Botanic Garden
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 28 Nov 2012
Brad Cadwallader 28 Nov 2012
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